Personnel staffing the Master LPS Console are responsible for controlling the configuration
of all the consoles in the primary firing room, 30 other processors and many more
peripheral devices that make up a "firing room." Prior to the start of testing, this console
loads the correct software into each of the remaining computers, connects the proper data
paths to and from the Shuttle and all ground support equipment, and initializes the entire
firing room system to begin processing.

During routine Shuttle testing, the Master Console performs integrity or health monitoring of
all firing room assemblies, including the other consoles. Should a unit fail, the Master
Console provides malfunction recovery and performs the necesary reconfiguration to
allow the failed unit or spare unit to be brought back into service.

After testing is complete, the Master Console controls problem resolution of failed
components and prepares the firing room for the next test.

Key positions:

The LPS Test Conductors (LPS) are responsible for monitoring and verifying the integrity
of the LPS.